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Virtual networks for language therapy - experiences
- Authors:
- MAGNUSSON Magnus, CHRISTENSEN Marianne
- Journal article citation:
- New Technology in the Human Services, 12(1/2), 1999, pp.47-51.
- Publisher:
- Centre for Human Service Technology
Describes how groups of speech pathologists all over Sweden have worked together to build networks for professional co-operation. Today, about 20 systems are permanently installed and two of the schools for therapists in Sweden are involved giving courses the ISDN network. Patients as receivers of therapy on a more general level have also been involved. Participants in the projects have tried several different applications, including sharing standard programs over the network at the same time as they participate in a videoconference. The projects are based on research work on language training using videotelephony at the University of Karlstad.
Rehabilitation information system for people with disabilities
- Authors:
- SHOSHMIN Alexander, MARTYNOVA Natalie, RIABOKON Anna
- Journal article citation:
- New Technology in the Human Services, 12(1/2), 1999, pp.39-46.
- Publisher:
- Centre for Human Service Technology
Russian government policy is to organise services for disabled people, but these intentions are not enough. Implementation depends on organisational, financial and legal aspects. It is possible to change the present system of assistance now. For this purpose it is necessary to create a uniform information environment for and about disabled people. The authors present a clear and constructive program for practical realisation of an information system in one social sphere - rehabilitation of disabled people.
Experience of an electronic newspaper service for the blind
- Authors:
- GRAZIANI Paolo, BURZAGLI Laura
- Journal article citation:
- New Technology in the Human Services, 12(1/2), 1999, pp.26-32.
- Publisher:
- Centre for Human Service Technology
This paper discusses the results of an investigation among a sample of Italian blind users of the distribution service of the accessible electronic version of a daily newspaper.
Establishment of the network in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in Finland
- Author:
- PETAKOSKI-HULT Tuula
- Journal article citation:
- New Technology in the Human Services, 12(1/2), 1999, pp.52-56.
- Publisher:
- Centre for Human Service Technology
Describes a project that aims to create a network between organisations of members using or needing AAC methods in their daily living or work. Usually the membership is often diagnosed based, such as Cerebral Palsy, Stroke and Muscular Dystrophy organisations. Co-operation between organisations is needed. So far the results have been encouraging.
Internet based information and support: use by parents of children with disabilities
- Authors:
- SHANK Nancy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- New Technology in the Human Services, 12(1/2), 1999, pp.7-19.
- Publisher:
- Centre for Human Service Technology
This paper describes how, over a twelve month period, parents of children with disabilities used and were impacted by an Internet-based information and support project. 89 urban and rural families in the USA were recruited, half of whom served as a comparison. Every family reported benefits, although pre and post-project measures were unable to show quantitative gains in empowerment or social support.